The T20 World Cup 2026 continues to thrill cricket fans as three exciting matches are scheduled on the second day of the tournament, Sunday. Teams from New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Ireland will be in action across three different venues — Chennai, Mumbai, and Colombo.
The day begins with a morning clash in Chennai, where New Zealand will face Afghanistan at 11:00 AM. This will be the first Group D match of the tournament. New Zealand comes into the game after a warm-up win against the USA, though they suffered a series loss against India ahead of the World Cup. Afghanistan, on the other hand, gained confidence with a practice match victory over the West Indies. Their last World Cup meeting ended in a dominant win for Afghanistan, making this encounter highly anticipated. Weather conditions in Chennai are expected to remain clear, with no rain forecast.
The second match of the day will be played at 3:00 PM at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Defending champions England will begin their World Cup campaign against Nepal. This will be the first-ever T20 international meeting between the two teams. England enters the contest as the clear favorite, but Nepal’s young and energetic squad will be eager to make an impact on the big stage. With the batting-friendly pitch at Wankhede, fans can expect a high-scoring game.
The final match of the day is scheduled for 7:00 PM in Colombo at the R. Premadasa Stadium, where Sri Lanka will take on Ireland. Sri Lanka suffered a setback before the tournament due to an injury to a key fast bowler but still looks strong, especially playing at home. Historically, Sri Lanka has dominated Ireland in T20 World Cups, winning all previous encounters. However, weather conditions in Colombo may be a concern, as partly cloudy skies and light rain are possible.
All three matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the games via live streaming on JioHotstar across mobile and OTT platforms.
